Key Account Specialist, Ophthalmology - Southwestern Ontario

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Key Account Specialist, Ophthalmology - Southwestern Ontario 

Bayer is seeking a knowledgeable and passionate Key Account Specialist to join our Ophthalmology team in the Southwestern Ontario Territory. This role requires a strong understanding of Ophthalmology and the ability to engage with healthcare practitioners and stakeholders through various channels, including Face to Face and digital. This role will be to promote Eylea HD into the ophthalmology field for the treatment of wet age-related macular degeneration (wAMD) and diabetic macular edema (DME) and retinal vein occlusion (RVO).  The Key Account Specialist will develop and implement customer-focused initiatives with a strong entrepreneurial focus and alignment with the go-to-market model.

What you will do:

• analyze business environment and develop territory and center-specific business plans
• promote ophthalmology product to retina specialists and related HCP stakeholders
• interact with local patient groups regarding disease area
• establish superior business relationships with key ophthalmology stakeholders
• identify and develop strategy for key accounts and stakeholders in assigned territory
• work collaboratively with medical affairs to deliver valuable clinic programs and projects
• assist customers with any support needed related to access of Bayer’s ophthalmology product
• conduct regional CHE and other customer education programs including clinic / staff training and referral audience CHE
• strategically invest and track corresponding results
• adhere to all requirements and code of conduct as directed by RX&D and Bayer policy guidelines

Who you are:

• University degree: Preference for Science or Business degree
• A minimum of 4 years specialty sales experience.  Ophthalmology experience is a strong asset.
• High level of therapeutic area knowledge
• Strong business acumen. Able to perform insightful assessment of market and make good judgments and decisions accordingly with entrepreneurial focus
• Ability to effectively convey clinical and scientific information
• Strong key account management, project management, and critical thinking skills
• Strong understanding of retina specialist and injection access, politics and decision making processes
• Superior competencies in relationship building, networking, problem solving, impact and influence
• Excellent customer-service and teamwork orientation
• PC and standard software literacy such as literature searches
• Must be willing to travel throughout assigned territory and other areas as required

•   Foster an inclusive environment of professionalism and safe working practices ensuring Safety and Compliance requirements are met or exceeded within Squad.
•   Ensure full compliance with company procedure by promptly reporting within 24 hours all adverse events, product quality or product technical complaints, and any other safety-related information
•   Must possess a valid G drivers license

Who we are:

At Bayer, we are dedicated to advancing health and nutrition for all, driven by our commitment to science and innovation. As a global leader in healthcare and agriculture, we strive to create sustainable solutions that improve the quality of life for people around the world. Our focus on Women's Health reflects our understanding of the unique health needs of women at every stage of life, and we are committed to providing healthcare practitioners with the resources and support they need to deliver exceptional care.

Bayer's Dynamic Shared Ownership (DSO) model exemplifies our collaborative approach to business. This innovative structure empowers our teams to take ownership of their roles, fostering a culture of accountability and engagement. By leveraging the strengths and insights of our diverse workforce, we can drive meaningful change and achieve our goals more effectively.

Together, Bayer and DSO work together to build strong relationships with healthcare providers, share valuable insights, and support the advancement of Women's Health initiatives. Join us in our mission to make a positive impact in the lives of women and their families by becoming a part of our dynamic team.

What we offer: 

• Competitive compensation and rewards package 
• Collaborative, diverse and inclusive culture 
• Career development and global opportunities 
• Work-life flexibility programs such as flex hours, employee discounts, volunteer days, wellness, and other employee offerings 

Bayer is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of Inclusion and Diversity. We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences and believe that our people are our most valuable asset. The collective sum of individual life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities that our employees invest in their work represents our culture, reputation, and Bayer’s values and purpose. 

The base salary range for this role is between $90,240 and $135,360.This compensation includes components such as base salary, vacation pay, public holiday pay, potential estimated overtime pay and paid statutory leaves of absence. Additional benefits may include insured benefits such as health care, vision, dental, disability, and contributory retirement savings plans, etc. 

This role also provides the opportunity to earn additional performance-based compensation. If performance-based compensation is earned, the total compensation package may provide an opportunity to earn a Total Direct Compensation (TDC) range of $101,900 to $151,900. This TDC would include base salary and may also include items like bonuses (short-term and long-term incentives) and sales incentives. The estimated TDC range estimates performance-based compensation earned at 100% of target; however actual amounts may fluctuate below or above the TDC range based on company and/or individual performance.

This salary range is an estimate and may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, market data and the applicant’s skills, prior relevant experience, job-related knowledge, specific degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.

This role is posted for a vacant position. 

This posting will be available for application until at least Novemeber 13, 2026.

All referral candidates must first be submitted via our internal referral system by a current Bayer employee in order to participate in the referral program. Once a Bayer employee has successfully referred you in our system, you will receive an automated email with instructions on how to complete your application.

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Location:

Canada : Ontario : Mississauga || Canada : Ontario : Guelph

Division:

Pharmaceuticals 

Reference Code:

896376